Job Description

Vacancy Job Title

; Academic Support Worker

Interview Date;

Interviews will be conducted over TEAMS over the months of July / early August.

Start Date

; Towards the end of September 2025, in line with academic timetables.

Vacancy Location

; Sunderland University Campus

Contract type

; Zero Hour.

Salary

; 12.25 + an additional 1.48 for every hour worked as holiday pay. Your holiday pay is accumulated into a holiday fund, which can be drawn down on a monthly basis or, left to accumulate until you need it.

Hours Available

This is a part-time role designed to fit around your academic timetable. You can choose to work between

5 and 10 hours per week

, with sessions scheduled during term-time (Monday to Friday only).

Essential Criteria

To be eligible for this role under the DSA (Disabled Students' Allowance) guidelines, all applicants must be currently studying towards, or have already completed, a

degree-level qualification

.

What Type of Students Are KEYFORT Looking For?

This opportunity may be particularly valuable for students studying

Health & Social Care

or

Social Sciences

, who are seeking relevant experience in their field. However, we support students across a wide range of academic disciplines, so we welcome applications from all degree backgrounds.

Who Are KEYFORT and What Do We Do?

At KEYFORT, we work in close partnership with universities to provide tailored support packages to students. Our approach puts the student at the centre of everything we do, promoting independence and helping them achieve their goals and aspirations. You'll be part of a high-quality, responsive service that aims to remove barriers to participation in higher and further education. You will be supporting students with a variety of needs, which may include:

Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Autism Mental Health Conditions Motor Neurone Disease, Muscular Dystrophy Spinal or Brain Injuries
Support duties vary for each student and could include;

Practical Support Assistance Library Support Assistance Reader / Scribe / Note Taker / Proof Reader Workshop / Laboratory Assistant Sighted Guide Study Assistant Examination Support

What benefits will you receive?

A contract that works for you

; zero hour / fully flexible contracts available

Paid annual leave

; you will accrue 12.07% on all hours worked. Funds can be drawn at your discretion and timescales.

Training, Mentoring and Shadowing programmes;

inhouse with our own RGN, Occupational Therapist and trained Psychologists

Double Pay

for bank holiday working

Paid Enhanced DBS check -

if you complete Personal Support elements within your role

Employee Referral Programme

- 50 incentive bonus per referee (T&C's apply)

FlexEarn;

which is a simple and safe way of accessing the wages you've already earned

Blue Light discount card

; giving you BIG discounts at major retailers

Employee of the month scheme

; winners receive a monetary voucher

KEYFORT Group Ltd are committed to Safeguarding and protecting Adults and Children.

We welcome applications from all areas of the community and, welcome the opportunity to find out more about what you could bring to KEYFORT.

Pay: 12.25 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 10 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee mentoring programme Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: In person